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PowerPlant OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C AU T I O N
ALWAYS KNOW YOUR PowerPlant:
Take time to fully read and understand the
included Installation and Operations guide,
and Basic Guide to Winching Techniques,
in order to understand your winch and the
winching operation. Read the following
instructions to understand the compressor
operation.
REMOTE CONTROL
Do not leave the remote plugged into the PowerPlant
when not in use. Leaving the remote plugged in may
result in a dangerous condition and/or battery drain.
WINCH CONTROL SWITCH
The large rocker switch on the Remote Control
handle controls the spooling in and spooling out
functions of the winch. This switch is operable only
when the Mode Selector is in the winch position.
LINE
IN
RIGHT
WINCH SWITCH
"POWER IN"
OFF
ON
COMPRESSOR
SWITCH
REMOTE
CONTROL
SWITCH
LINE
OUT
LEFT
WINCH SWITCH
"POWER OUT"
OFF
COMPRESSOR
SWITCH
ON
REMOTE
CONTROL
SWITCH
COMPRESSOR SWITCH
The smaller rocker switch on the Remote Control
handle turns the compressor on and off. This switch
is operable only when the Mode Selector is in the
compressor position.
MOTOR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AND CUTOFF
With heavy usage over a short period of time, the
motor will heat up considerably. To prevent any
damage to the motor due to high heat, there is a
thermal protection device on the motor. This device
will shut off the motor and cause the indicator light
in the remote control to blink when the factory set
high temperature point is reached and either switch
is depressed. The winch spooling in function and the
compressor will not operate, but the winch spooling
out function will still operate in case it is necessary
to release a load. After the motor is allowed to cool,
normal operation will resume.
AIR ACCESS DOOR
The rubber door marked "AIR" on the right hand
end of the PowerPlant can be pulled out to gain
access to the quick-connect air fitting. Before
operating the compressor, an air hose should be
connected to the fitting. During any winching
operation, the fitting must be left open
without a hose connected. If a hose is
connected during winching, air pressure
will build up in the unit and the pressure
switch will stop the motor. It is recommended
that the door be in place on the housing at all times
except during actual compressor operation.
REMOTE CONTROL
AIR ACCESS DOOR
PLUG-IN PORT
PULL OPEN FOR
ACCESS TO QUICK-
CONNECT
AIR FITTING
CLUTCH KNOB
MODE SELECTOR
MODE SELECTOR
The knob must be rotated to the "Hook" symbol for
winching and the "Air Puff" symbol for compressor
operation.
CLUTCH OPERATION
The clutch knob, located on the housing opposite the
motor, controls the clutch position. When the clutch
is engaged the gear train is coupled to the wire rope
drum and power may be transferred from the winch
motor. When the clutch is in free spool the gear
train and wire rope drum are uncoupled allowing the
drum to rotate freely. To prevent damage, always
fully engage or fully disengage the clutch knob.
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PowerPlant OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C AU T I O N
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
• Never engage or disengage clutch if
winch is under load, wire rope is in
tension or wire rope drum is moving.
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
OVERLOADING/OVERHEATING
This PowerPlant is rated for intermittent duty. When
the motor approaches stall during heavy winching,
very rapid heat buildup occurs, which may cause the
protection device to stop the motor.
Double-line rigging (see Rigging section) will reduce
the electrical current draw, and reduce heat buildup
in the motor. This allows longer continual use.
CLEANING
• Do not wash the unit if it is hot to the touch.
• Do not direct high pressure water (pressure
washers, car washes, etc.) directly between the
drum support and drum flange or clutch lever.
• Use low pressure water and a soapy rag or
sponge to clean the PowerPlant.
• Avoid using chemicals that may damage the finish.
• Thoroughly clean salt residue from the winch as
soon as possible to minimize corrosion.
• The outer cover sections can be removed to
improve access for more thorough cleaning.
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS
A fully charged battery and good connections are
essential to the proper operation of your winch. The
minimum requirement for a 12 volt DC battery is 650
Cold Cranking Amperes.
MAINTENANCE
• No lubrication is required for the life of the unit,
unless it is submerged in water. If this occurs, a
qualified service center must complete service as
soon as possible to prevent corrosion damage.
If the control pack is submerged, it must be
replaced when the unit is serviced.
• Check battery cables and electrical connections at
90 day intervals to be certain they are clean and
tight at all connection points.
• Inspect the wire rope before and after each
winching operation. When damaged, replace with
the size specified in the Replacement Parts List.
• The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as
indicated by the drum rotation decal on the winch.
Operating the Winch
C AU T I O N
To avoid minor or moderate
injury:
• Always wear heavy leather
gloves when handling a wire
rope.
• Never winch with less than 5
wraps of wire rope around the
drum, the wire rope could
come loose from the drum.
OPERATOR'S SAFE WORKING STATIONS
The operator should always operate the winch in a
safe position while pulling a load. The safe areas are
perpendicular to the wire rope or in the vehicle with
the hood up (if winch is mounted on front of vehicle).
This will help prevent the wire rope from striking the
operator if it fails under load. Operate the winch,
when possible, at the end of the remote control
length. The operator must be at least 8 ft (2.44m)
from the winch while operating. This will prevent
entanglement with the fairlead and keep the
operator out of harms way during winch load pulling.
Never work around wire rope while under
load.
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